No new cases in Cape Breton

Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 on Friday out of 561 tests completed at the QEII Health Science Centre.

This brings the province total to 1,049 (as of May 22); 22 are active cases, 969 have recovered and 58 have died.

"New case numbers are staying low and we continue to head in the right direction. We can, and should, be proud of how we've fared," said Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health.

"With nicer weather and looser restrictions, I ask all Nova Scotians to continue practising good hygiene, limiting non-essential travel, staying home if you're feeling unwell, limiting large groups and wearing non-medical masks when and where appropriate."

Sixteen active cases are residents or staff at Northwood long-term care home in Halifax. The province confirmed there is one active case at another nursing home in Nova Scotia.

To date, Nova Scotia has processed 37,671 negative test results and recently added new symptoms to the list determining who is eligible for COVID-19 testing. And people with one symptom are able to call 811 and ask for a test, instead of needing to have two or more.

Symptoms to look out for are:

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or bluish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

Anyone with one of these symptoms is asked to call 811 to speak with a medical professional.